Cirque du Soleil founder's son dies in on-stage accident

The son of one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil has died in an on-set accident.
Technician Olivier Rochette died Tuesday in what police have called an "industrial accident," when he was struck by a telescopic lift.
The 43-year-old was setting up for a performance of "Luzia" in San Francisco.
Rochette was the son of Gilles Ste-Croix, one of the founders of the world-famous circus.
"I am heartbroken," said Cirque du Soleil CEO, Daniel Lamarre in a statement. "Olivier has always been a member of our tight family and a beloved colleague."
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